Cheese Grits With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp garlic oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can diced italian-style tomatoes
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups low-fat milk
1 cup old-fashioned grits (yellow or white
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in diced tomatoes and crushed red pepper, and simmer 12 minutes. Mash tomato sauce with potato masher until chunky-smooth. Season with salt. Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.
Whisk together milk and grits in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until soft and thick. Stir in cheese and pepper.
Spoon grits into shallow serving bowls. Top with warm tomato sauce, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.09 Kcal (926 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.74g	9%
Cholesterol	18.68mg	6%
Sodium	209.01mg	9%
Potassium	291.29mg	6%
Total Carbs	31.15g	10%
Sugars	8.94g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.64g	7%
Protein	12.16g	24%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	377.4mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.36 Kcal (408 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.53g	9%
Cholesterol	8.23mg	6%
Sodium	92.04mg	9%
Potassium	128.27mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.72g	10%
Sugars	3.94g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	7%
Protein	5.35g	24%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	3%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	166.2mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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